Nevada City Rancheria Nisenan tribal spokesperson Shelly Covert talks about some of the collaboration that went into the artwork created for the grand opening of the ‘Uba Seo Gallery, and the Visibility Through Art show, titled “Destruction of the Land, Destruction of the People.” The opening reception with appetizers and wine is from 6 to 9 p.m. tonight at 225 Broad St. in Nevada City.
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The California Heritage Indigenous Research Project is celebrating the grand opening of the ‘Uba Seo Nisenan Arts and Culture gallery with a reception for the fifth annual Visibility Through Art show, titled “Destruction of the Land, Destruction of the People” from 6 to 9 p.m. tonight at 225 Broad St. in Nevada City.
Wolf Creek Alliance and Bear Yuba Land Trust trail builder Bruce Herring moves a boulder into place along the Daspah Seyo Trail adjacent to the paved Wolf Creek trail Thursday morning in Grass Valley. Trail builders work a few hours a week, but get a lot done.
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New rustic thoroughfares have been added along Wolf Creek through the combined efforts of the city of Grass Valley, Bear Yuba Land Trust, Wolf Creek Community Alliance and the Nevada City Rancheria.
Locals and visitors alike can participate this month in the land trust’s inaugural NatureFest, a free event dedicated to engaging families in the outdoors.
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A community garden aimed at racial inclusivity could soon be in the works for Hirschman’s Pond.
The Nevada City Council gave the green light Wednesday for local nonprofits Color Me Human, California Heritage Indigenous Research Project and Sierra Harvest to explore whether the site would be a suitable location.
According to Color Me Human Director Tracy Pepper, the goal is to provide fresh food access and educate the community in sustainable horticulture. If it moves forward, the city would create a memorandum of understanding with Color Me Human, whose volunteers would provide classes.
Officials planned to survey the area Friday, and determine whether a 0.31-acre home on the site will need to be demolished or renovated. If possible, the goal is to have a structure in the area for the organization to use that would create a presence on site that deters any nuisance issues.
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Librarians and staff at Madelyn Helling Library in Nevada City are on site and available by phone and email.
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American writer Sidney Sheldon once said, “Libraries store the energy that fuels the imagination. They open up windows to the world and inspire us to explore and achieve and contribute to improving our quality of life.” Nevada County is enriched by a strong and active library system that has managed to continue to connect the community through engagement and resources, even as the pandemic continues to limit opportunities to gather in person.